Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease of the secretory glands that affects the lungs and digestive system. Though CF cannot be prevented or cured, great strides have been made in the medical and lifestyle management of adult patients. Learn more about adult cystic fibrosis.

The Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program—a joint program of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) Lung Center and Boston Children’s Hospital—provides expert care from internal medicine-trained pulmonologists and a team of sub-specialists. Their coordinated, multidisciplinary efforts enable many cystic fibrosis patients to live actively into adult years.

Our Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program team includes board-certified pulmonologists who are faculty at Harvard Medical School, nurses, social workers, respiratory therapists, physical therapists and nutritionists – all with extensive experience working with adult CF patients. These specialists help patients navigate the many medical, emotional, social and financial challenges posed to them by chronic illness. They provide a full range of services, from evaluation and diagnosis to treatment, patient support and education. If lung transplantation is indicated, we collaborate with physicians and surgeons in the Lung Transplant Program. Our physician-scientists are actively involved in cystic fibrosis research aimed at developing new therapies and improving quality of life.

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To make an appointment with the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program, please call (617) 355-1923 or email: simona.rits@childrens.harvard.edu For cystic fibrosis patients who are pursuing lung transplantation, please call The Lung Center at 1-844-BWH-LUNG (1-844-294-5864 ) to make an appointment.